How much does the Wallbox Pulsar Max cost?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max costs from £536 for the unit. Installation typically costs £400–600 on top, bringing the total to around £986–£1136 fully installed. It is eligible for the £500 OZEV government grant.

Is the Wallbox Pulsar Max compatible with Tesla?

Yes, the Wallbox Pulsar Max is fully compatible with all Tesla models sold in the UK. All UK Teslas use the standard Type 2 connector, so the Wallbox Pulsar Max charges at its full 7.4kW / 22kW speed with no adapters needed.

What warranty does the Wallbox Pulsar Max come with?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max comes with a 5 years warranty. It is OZEV-approved and certified for UK residential installation.

What is the power output of the Wallbox Pulsar Max?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max delivers 7.4kW / 22kW charging power. On a standard UK single-phase supply, it charges a Tesla Model 3/Y from 20–80% in approximately 5–6 hours overnight.

Can the Wallbox Pulsar Max charge from solar panels?

Yes, the Wallbox Pulsar Max supports solar integration. It can divert surplus solar energy to charge your Tesla, potentially allowing free charging from your own solar panels during daylight hours.

№ 05 · Most compact · 2026 review

Wallbox

Pulsar Max

Name: Wallbox Pulsar Max
Brand: Wallbox
SKU: wallbox-pulsar-max
Price: 536 GBP
Availability: InStock

★★★★★

4.5 / 5 · independently reviewed · 5 years warranty

Last updated 22 April 2026By Joe McGrath

A specialist. Small, five-year warranty, three-phase capable. If your wall is tight or your house has three-phase supply, it's the charger that fits the brief. If none of those apply, the Tesla Wall Connector does more for £58 less, and the Ohme Home Pro automates the tariff side the Wallbox leaves to you.

Unit only

£536

Installed from

£936

After OZEV

£436

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Max Power Output

7.4kW (single-phase) / 22kW (three-phase)

Cable Length

5 metres

Connector

Type 2 (tethered or untethered)

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Dimensions

198mm × 201mm × 99mm

Weight

~4.2 kg

What we loved

PlusOne of the smallest proper home chargers — fits where others won't
PlusFive-year warranty, second only to the Andersen's seven
Plus22kW three-phase option if the property supports it
PlusPower Boost throttles the car to avoid tripping the main fuse on older UK supplies
PlusVoice control via Alexa and Google Assistant, if that matters
PlusSix colour options
PlusIK10 impact rating

What we didn't

MinusNo direct tariff API; scheduling is manual
MinusSolar integration needs the separate Wallbox Power Meter, bought extra
MinusNo 4G; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only
Minus5-metre cable with no longer option
MinusIP54 — the lowest weather rating in this selection alongside the Tesla

A specialist. Small, five-year warranty, three-phase capable. If your wall is tight or your house has three-phase supply, it's the charger that fits the brief. If none of those apply, the Tesla Wall Connector does more for £58 less, and the Ohme Home Pro automates the tariff side the Wallbox leaves to you.
From the 2026 Teslacharger review

Which tariff pairs best

On a cheap overnight tariff, Wallbox Pulsar Max saves up to £557 a year.

Estimated against the 24.5p/kWh standard variable rate at 10,000 miles a year. Sorted by annual saving.

Tariff	Integration	Off-peak rate	Saving / year	Details
Octopus Agile Octopus Energy	App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.	5p Variable	£557 vs 24.5p flat	Read →
Octopus Intelligent Go Octopus Energy	Full integration The charger talks to the tariff API directly. Set a departure time and it hunts the cheapest half-hours for you.	7p 11:30pm–5:30am	£500 vs 24.5p flat	Read →
Scottish Power EV Saver Scottish Power	App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.	7.2p 12am–5am	£494 vs 24.5p flat	Read →
E.ON Next Drive E.ON	App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.	7.5p 12am–6am	£486 vs 24.5p flat	Read →
Octopus Go Octopus Energy	App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.	8.5p 12:30am–5:30am	£457 vs 24.5p flat	Read →
EDF GoElectric EDF Energy	App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.	8.99p 12am–5am	£443 vs 24.5p flat	Read →
British Gas Electric Drivers British Gas	App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.	9p 12am–5am	£443 vs 24.5p flat	Read →
OVO Charge Anytime OVO Energy	App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.	14p Any time	£300 vs 24.5p flat	Read →

Tariff

Integration

Off-peak rate

Saving / year

Details

Octopus Agile

Octopus Energy

App scheduling

The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Variable

£557

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

Octopus Intelligent Go

Octopus Energy

Full integration

The charger talks to the tariff API directly. Set a departure time and it hunts the cheapest half-hours for you.

11:30pm–5:30am

£500

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

Scottish Power EV Saver

Scottish Power

App scheduling

The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

7.2p

12am–5am

£494

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

E.ON Next Drive

E.ON

App scheduling

The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

7.5p

12am–6am

£486

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

Octopus Go

Octopus Energy

App scheduling

The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

8.5p

12:30am–5:30am

£457

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

EDF GoElectric

EDF Energy

App scheduling

The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

8.99p

12am–5am

£443

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

British Gas Electric Drivers

British Gas

App scheduling

The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

12am–5am

£443

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

OVO Charge Anytime

OVO Energy

App scheduling

The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

14p

Any time

£300

vs 24.5p flat

Read →

Best saving

Octopus Agile

Octopus Energy

£557

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 5p
Window: Variable
Integration: App scheduling — The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Read the tariff review →

Octopus Intelligent Go

Octopus Energy

£500

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 7p
Window: 11:30pm–5:30am
Integration: Full integration — The charger talks to the tariff API directly. Set a departure time and it hunts the cheapest half-hours for you.

Read the tariff review →

Scottish Power EV Saver

Scottish Power

£494

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 7.2p
Window: 12am–5am
Integration: App scheduling — The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Read the tariff review →

E.ON Next Drive

E.ON

£486

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 7.5p
Window: 12am–6am
Integration: App scheduling — The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Read the tariff review →

Octopus Go

Octopus Energy

£457

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 8.5p
Window: 12:30am–5:30am
Integration: App scheduling — The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Read the tariff review →

EDF GoElectric

EDF Energy

£443

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 8.99p
Window: 12am–5am
Integration: App scheduling — The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Read the tariff review →

British Gas Electric Drivers

British Gas

£443

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 9p
Window: 12am–5am
Integration: App scheduling — The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Read the tariff review →

OVO Charge Anytime

OVO Energy

£300

saving / yr

Off-peak rate: 14p
Window: Any time
Integration: App scheduling — The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them.

Read the tariff review →

Figures are estimates. Your actual saving depends on how much charging you do in the off-peak window versus during the day, and on your provider's standing charge. Read the individual tariff reviews for the full picture.

The real cost

What Wallbox Pulsar Max costs you over five years.

The up-front install, plus five years of electricity on your tariff — against public rapid charging and petrol at current rates. Adjust for your vehicle and mileage below.

Annual mileage10,000mi

3,00020,000

Vehicle

Tariff

Wallbox Pulsar Max supports app-based scheduling to align with Octopus Agile off-peak hours. Read the Octopus Agile review →

Typical 5-year total

£1,750

£1,036 up front, then about £143 a year in electricity on Octopus Agile.

This charger + home tariff£1,750

Public rapid only£11,286

Petrol equivalent£9,000

Saves about £10,571 over 5 years vs public rapid charging, £8,286 vs petrol at 18p/mile. Adjust the inputs above for your numbers.

The smallest proper charger you can buy. At 198 × 201 × 99 mm, the Pulsar Max is barely bigger than a hardback book — so if wall space is tight, if the charger has to go on a pillar or tuck next to existing equipment, this is the one that fits. The five-year warranty is second only to the Andersen A3's seven. And it's one of a small handful of chargers here with a three-phase option: 22kW, if your property has the supply for it.

Outside those three things — size, warranty, three-phase — it doesn't particularly distinguish itself. Smart-tariff scheduling is manual; there's no live API to your supplier. Solar integration needs a separate Wallbox Power Meter, bought extra. No 4G; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only. You're paying for a specific set of advantages. If none of them apply to your driveway, the Tesla Wall Connector does more for £58 less.

Best for: Tight wall spaces, three-phase supplies, or anyone who cares more about a long warranty than most other features.

Installation

The compact dimensions (198 × 201 × 99 mm, 4.2 kg) make it the easiest charger here to fit into awkward positions — narrow garage walls, pillars, between other equipment. Standard 5-metre tethered cable: adequate, but shorter than the Tesla's 7.3 m or the Hypervolt's optional 10 m. For Power Boost load management (which throttles the car rather than tripping your main fuse on older UK supplies), the installer fits a CT clamp to the meter tails — standard practice. The three-phase 22kW version needs a three-phase supply and a larger breaker. No built-in RCD or SPD; both added at the consumer unit. IP54 — adequate for sheltered positions, the lowest rating in this selection alongside the Tesla; fully exposed walls want cover. Full walkthrough in our install guide.

Tariff compatibility

Scheduling runs through the myWallbox app. No direct API link to any UK supplier, so no automatic chase of Octopus Agile's half-hourly prices or extra Intelligent Go slots. On a fixed-window tariff like Octopus Go or EDF GoElectric, set it once and forget. On a variable tariff, the Ohme Home Pro is the better buy. Solar integration (Eco-Smart) requires the separate Wallbox Power Meter — an extra the Zappi GLO and Hypervolt Home 3 Pro don't impose. Full tariff pattern in our EV tariff guide.

Price

Element	Cost
Unit	£536
Typical installation	£400–£600
Installed, total	£936–£1,136

£58 above the Tesla Wall Connector. If your driveway has space and you're on single-phase, the Tesla does more hardware for less money. The Wallbox earns its price when its specific advantages — size, warranty, three-phase — actually matter. Eligible for the £500 OZEV grant for renters and flat owners.

Against the field

Vs Tesla Wall Connector: smaller, longer warranty, three-phase option; loses on cable length, app polish, and price. Vs Hypervolt Home 3 Pro: smaller and cheaper, but less weather-rated and no 10-metre cable option. Vs Easee One: tethered versus untethered, £131 gap; three-phase is the real discriminator.